No direct experience, only that there was a 40? Ford pick-up street rod local to me converted to a tilt front in true shade tree fashion. Basically, all they did was very minimal trimming for clearance, weld the panels together, hinge the front and cut it loose at the back. Not a good idea.
Lots of repairs had been made around the hinges. It was heavy and without dampening was very scary to handle- both opening and closing. I sure didn't want to work under it.... I expect your truck's front end would be even heavier.
Now, a tilt aluminum front end would be a whole different story and very cool....
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